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Young Life Guatemala
Sending Kids to Camp
THE NEED:
Kid issues include poverty, corruption, hunger, and lack of resources in natural disasters. Young people are caught in the middle of this crisis. They are looking for role models and seeking answers to their suffering and needs. Many turn to gangs or prostitution for survival.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Guatemala has the largest youth population in Central America. Much of the capital is considered dangerous due to crime and corruption and many youth are no longer in school and involved with gangs, drugs, robbery and other crimes. Young Life has been in Guatemala for nine years and recently they have seen significant ministry growth. Staff and volunteer leaders are discipling over 100 kids per week. Kids are saying YL club is the highlight of their week, with many walking over 45 minutes to get to club.
For YL staff, raising money to keep up with the growth has been challenging because the vast majority of families have just $100-$300 per month to live on. Over 500 kids went to camp last year, with an additional 200 kids attending camp this spring. After families cover their part of $17, kids need an additional $83 in scholarships to participate. Our investment can provide the balance for 12 students this spring to go to YL camp in Guatemala to have the opportunity for the best week of their life, hearing the Gospel and being invited to follow Jesus.
THE PLAN:
To send 12 kids this spring to YL camp in Guatemala
Expected Outcomes:
Twelve kids will hear the Gospel fully presented, and be invited to follow Jesus
Each life will have Kingdom seeds planted that will bear fruit in their lives and those around them
Relationships with their leaders will be strengthened for future growth through a shared camp experience
